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AFI's Davey Havok Ready for His Broadway Debut in 'American Idiot'

Posted on Mar 1st 2011 2:45PM by Dan Reilly
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AFI's Davey HavokBen Trivett, AOL

Following in the footsteps of fellow rockers Billie Joe Armstrong and Melissa Etheridge, AFI's Davey Havok is joining the cast of Green Day's 'American Idiot' musical. The 35-year-old punk veteran, who will play the rebellious, vile St. Jimmy, reveals that the opportunity was a dream come true.

"I received a phone call in January and was asked by Billie [Joe Armstrong] if I would like to fill in for him as the role of St. Jimmy in 'American Idiot' starting March 1 on Broadway," Havok tells AOL Music. "It was really, really thrilling. I was awestruck, just completely astounded and I couldn't believe it. To be on Broadway is something that I've dreamt about since I was very, very young. It was something that I spoke about wanting to do since I was very young and it was also something that I never ever thought could be possible with the decisions I've made in my life. So, to receive that call was really mind-blowing."

On the eve of his debut performance, Havok stopped by AOL Music's New York offices to discuss the differences between theater and performing in a punk band, the physical challenges of the role and his future with Blaqk Audio and AFI. Check out our exclusive video interview with Havok below and be sure to catch him onstage at New York's St. James Theater over the next two weeks.

Watch Davey Havok interview.


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cathnki9

Do you want to experie nce i-nte rracial d a-ting
— Bla ck whi teCu pid * C 0 M —–
It gives you a chance to make your life bet ter and open opportuni ties for you to meet the att ractive inte’rrac ial sin’gles and treat you like a Qu’een or King. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.

March 01 2011 at 10:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Angela

Thanks for this great interview. Davey and Billie are both incredibly talented and it's so awesome to hear about them working together.

March 01 2011 at 7:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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